Iowa News and Comments of Sept 20
William J Shafferess of Opgha takes over Near East relief duties in Des Moines after a full investigation by Mr Schallcross. Smyrna refugees exceed 800000 with Greeks Turks Armenians and others noted. Local cases include Ruth Dudley suit over forfeiture clause and a Oskaloosa safe-blow incident using mustard gas fumes. Potatoes near record yield in Northern Iowa from seed treated with formaldehyde. Dam projects on Des Moines river eyed for hydro power. Camp Dodge buildings to be sold, ending a WWI era, with Sheffield planning new state banks.
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William J. Shafferess
Opgha
Weady Quaarters
Ies Moines
CA Moutam- We
Ork
Siayrha Fese
America
Smyrna
Asia Minor
Asia
American Near East Relief
Iaf
Mordania
Schallcross
Iowa
S. M. Stouffer
Sac City
Fred A. Martin
Juniata
Mr. Martin
Martin
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Harvey
Marion County
Boone
Webster
Humboldt
Camp Dodge
Kendall
Lasher
Hese
National Guard
Ninth ‘Field Artillery
Fort Dea Moines
Camp McClellan
Annistom
Ala
Fort Des Moines
War Department
R. A. Brown
State Supreme Court
Army
F. F. F Paville
Largest Inheritance Tax From Boone County Estate Collected
The state collected the largest inheritance tax under the direct inheritance tax law passed by the thirty ninth general assembly. Assistant attorney general B J Powers reports the Boone county estate, valued around 750000, invested mainly in stocks and bonds, yielded a tax of 1800.
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Thirty-Ninth General Assembly
B. J Powers
Boone County
Peculiar bond case ties up Iowa court duties in two counties
In Shelby and Page counties a bond forfeiture case centers on Elmer Hamilton who fled to Texas after posting $8,000 with neighbors John Irwin Jr and John Kendall. The court ruled the bond remains enforceable despite Hamilton's absence, as the obligation requires the accused to be ready for trial and his departure does not nullify it.
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Shelby County
Page County
Pagenty
Elmer Hamilton
John Irwin, Jr
John Ken
Hamilton
Texas
Opin
Paunty
Kramer
Irwin
Kendall
Richland Homecoming Guests Observe Music Night
Shirley Clark visited Richland for the celebration yesterday. Mrs. Clem Richardson and Mrs. McCloskey attended the homecoming event. Rothwhile of Iowa City is in Washington today and Weiss music at Stephens showcased the latest offerings.
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Shirley Clark
Richland
Clem Richardson
McCloskey
Rothw@hild
Iowa City
Wachington
Lyle B. Oldfield
Wellman
Washington
Weekend visit to Titus amid community notices
M B Taylor and two children went to Titus for the weekend. Death in Oklahoma of Henry Duensing, brother of Arthur Duensing of Washington, funeral likely Monday at Sicourney. Various local notices include new house for sale on South Iowa Ave, Dean's Sunday dinner specials, and visits from residents like Mrs Kessel Conner, Mrs J A Porter, and Mr and Mrs Norton. Local births announced include a ten pound boy to Mr and Mrs Patterson.
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Henry Duensing
Oklahoma
Arthur Duensing
Washington
Sicourney
Kessel Conner
Columbus Junction
Busby
John Patterson
Glen Mace
Mr. Mace, Jr
Ford
Washington County
Sunday Motion Pictures Ban Backed by Iowa Courts
Iowa supreme court upholds town and city power to ban Sunday amusements including moving pictures and other events. Joseph B. Gerbracht faced fines and sought an injunction after disregarding Ames ordinance. Decision supports local control over Sunday entertainment and cites Sabbath observance as vital to public life. Redistributions reported include Baptist records gift, legal actions in Lawler and Wright counties, and park condemnation disputes affecting Wall Lake leaseholders.
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Supreme Court
District Court
Story County
Joseph B. Gerbracht
Ames
Gerbracht
Cedar Falls
Grinnell
Faville
Ife
State Conservation Commission
Waterloo
Wall Lake
Wright County
State Executive Council
Iowa seeks federal accreditation for birth and death records
Des Moines reports Iowa's birth and death statistics are under review by C B Jermaine of the U S Bureau of Statistics in Washington. If shown accurate, Iowa will join the accredited states list and its vital statistics will be official. The effort follows a 193? law and supports legal, tax, and inheritance processes nationwide.
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Des Moines
Iowa
C. BR. Jermaine
Federal Bureau of Statistics
Washington, D.C
Sto
Women accused of egg throwing during Pacific Junction strike
Three wives of railroad workers were arrested in Pacific Junction on contempt of court charges tied to a strike lawsuit. Mrs William McClary Mrs John Arnold and Mrs Arnold's mother were brought before U S Commissioner W A Byers after allegedly calling Burlington workers scabs and hurling eggs at Pacific Junction shops. Bonds were set at 500 dollars each, furnished by Harrison Fitch.
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Council Bluffs
Burlington Railroad
Pacific Junction
William McClary
John Arnold
Ny Arnold
United States
W. A. Byers
Martin J. Wade
Harrison Fitch
Phillies Buy Battery and Polo History in Mogland Note
The piece notes the Phillies acquiring a battery with infield and outfield needs. Polo arrives 50 years after introduction to Mogland from India. Florward Leader of Seattle becomes Yale rowing coach signaling end of English coached crews. Jack Williams, 235 pounds, is Penn football candidate. Amarillo in West Texas league sells outfielder Howard Fitzgerald to the Chicago Cubs.
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Florward
Seattle
Yale
Amarillo
West Texas League
Howard Fitzgerald
Chicago Cubs
Boxing at Polo Grounds Draws New York Fight Fans
Boxing at the Polo Grounds and the new Yankees ball park along with plans to open armories this winter promise a busy season for New York City fight fans and nearby patrons.
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Polo Grounds
Ball Park
Ebbets’ Field
New York City
Star Pointer Starts List Pace at Readville Track
Star Pointer driven by Dave McClary began a two minute list at Readville last August 28, marking a 25 year milestone in pacing history.
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Star Pointer
Dave McClary
Readville
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Service Bulletin
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Le.eu
Iowa State College
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J. A. Porter
Ainsworth
Della Harber
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Charles Geventeimer
Charles, Jr
Thomas
Ruth Shea
Rock Island
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W. Norton
Wyse Peterson
Little Son, Junior
Lockridee
Alfred Johnson
Nev. C
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Rochester
Minn
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Tacoma
Wash
J.L. Thompson
Marshalltown
N. D. See
Mt. Pleasant
Mrs. See
Mr. Pleasant
John Hanna
Crawfordsville
R. J. Chorpening
Wellston
George Albaugh
Cotter
George Gipple
Winfield
Ralph Borman
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Baptist Record
the Republication of the Baptist Denomination of
Pella
Eleanor Deyoe
Waverly
Henry Faust
Lawlor
Chickasaw County
C. M. Parker
G. EE. Himes
First National Bank of
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O. LB. Courtright
Ile
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NEW York Giants
Odds and
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Mogland
India
Jack Williams
Penn
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